Purchasing Assistant

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Working alongside the purchasing team, the person in this role would be responsible for placing purchase orders with vendors, confirming accurate receipt of materials, maintaining accurate records, and maintaining an open line of communication with the Door Division team.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Entering purchase orders
• Confirming price, delivery, quantity, etc. on order acknowledgements from vendors
• Updating purchase orders within operating system in regards to delivery dates, back orders, etc.
• Tracking and expediting purchase orders as needed
• Researching and responding to inter-company inquiries regarding door products and purchase orders
• Communicating with vendors regarding purchase orders, products, ship dates, pricing etc.
• Redistributing product including customer returns, write-offs, and vendor RGAs
• Data entry and filing, as well as maintaining vendor files 
• PO costing
• Monitoring inventory to ensure there is enough inventory on hand to satisfy orders
• Working with the receiving team to problem solve and improve processes for accurate PO receiving
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or commensurate experience preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in purchasing and inventory control strongly desired

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to handle tasks with a sense of responsibility and urgency
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Possess strong time-management skills
• Have an affinity for working with numbers
• Ability to work through conflicts with vendors while maintaining good relationships
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Intermediate or above proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Agility software a plus

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The Source
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.